Surgery: torn labrium (sp) and capular shift

[baclofen]

just had this surgery. for a sub-located shoulder. badly sublocated only for a second but caused a 90 degree tear in the labrium and capular shift was required. anyone else anything similar? How long can i expect to be out? i might stay on for most of my recovery at least something. any tips or advise would be greatly apreciated.

 

[oldfella]

Do exactly as the doctor and physiotherapist tell you, do not get fancy with this. 6-8 weeks and you will be well on your way to a good recovery. Don't push it! Just follow the physio's advice.

 

[rotty]

torn labrum requires you to have your arm in a sling for a month to keep the stable and allow it to heal correctly, unlike rotator cuff which you go into PT immediately and get the shoulder moving. The bad news is, there is a chance that the shoulder will freeze from being in one position for a month. Then they put you under again and break up the scar tissue and put you in a sling again. After that the PT is long and slow. Ususally 3-6 months, depending on the individual. You can move along at whatever pace you your body dictates but I wouldn't rush it the, shoulder is a bitch. you're looking at 6 months anyways before you should be in a gym doing anything that involves your shoulder and probably close to a year before you are even close to where you were before.

 

[baclofen]

i figured a year. sucks. im in a sling 4 wks. then physical therapy for 12 weeks. ive heard about freezing up but i can move a little bit pain free out of the sling, but i do keep the sling on 22+hrs/day. any gear or gh tips for the recovery time? thanks

 

[Sesshomaru]

A year is a good time frame. Youll be doing some lat pulls and other movements for rehab, but you can honestly kiss heavy or aggressive chinups/lat pulls goodbye because they can re-tear the labrum. Bicep work will be for a long time as well.

 

[roodogg]

I had a torn labrum, ruptured rotator cuff, loose joint which was tightened, bone spurs and calcium deposits removed. I was in pt for 1.5 years. Three years later I was stronger than ever. I went to pt for 3 months pre surgery. This was in 2003 I was not able to lift my arm by myself for 3 months. I couldn't curl 3lbs